Agoraphobia is characterized by which of the following?

Choice A reason: Agoraphobia is a type of phobia characterized by a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn't be available if things go wrong.

Choice B reason: Aquaphobia is a specific fear of water and is not one of the main types of phobias identified by DSM-5.

Choice C reason: Acrophobia is a fear of heights, which is a specific phobia, but not one of the three main types identified by DSM-5.

Choice D reason: Specific Phobia is a type of anxiety disorder defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation.

Choice E reason: Social Phobia, also known as Social Anxiety Disorder, is characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life.

Choice A reason: Signal anxiety refers to a specific concern or perceived threat, which is not indicated by the patient's statement.

Choice B reason: Severe anxiety is a high level of anxiety that would likely impair functioning, which cannot be determined from the patient's statement alone.

Choice C reason: Moderate anxiety is a manageable level of anxiety, but the patient's statement suggests a more pervasive and non-specific anxiety.

Choice D reason: Free-floating anxiety is a general feeling of dread or foreboding that is not attached to any specific issue or situation, which aligns with the patient's expression of a vague sense of impending doom.